The Wellwood
About
The Wellwood is conveniently located in Charlestown, Maryland within an hour of Philadelphia, Dover, Lancaster & Baltimore.
The Wellwood is your all-in-one reception & ceremony venue with beautiful water views & unsurpassed service. We are a full-service location providing your reception food & beverage package, table linen, service staff and assistance with managing your wedding day details. Customized isn’t just a word to us; it’s an attitude.
Facilities & Capacity
The Wellwood comfortably accommodates guest lists up to 300 guests in our climate controlled tented banquet pavilion – air conditioning for spring & summer; heating for fall & winter.
The Wellwood restaurant can accommodate up to 50 guests in our dining room. The Wellwood restaurant has private and semi-private dining spaces available to host your rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, guest meet & greet and send off brunch.
Services Offered
Our waterfront ceremony set up overlooking the North East River provides a beautiful setting for your vows. We provide your ceremony arch, white runner, chairs, tables for your unity service and programs as well as bottled water at the ceremony site.
Reception menu packages feature station & hand-passed hors d’oeuvre, buffet, served meals and station style meal services. Vegetarian & Gluten free meals are available too! The Wellwood specializes in Maryland Seafood. There are different beverage package options including options to add table side wine service or an hour of cordials. Please share your menu and beverage ideas with us - we are happy to customize a menu for you!
Also, The Wellwood's wedding packages include floor-length polyester table cloths and napkins in a wide variety of colors. The main reception area is complete with all of your tables, choice of chairs (white folding chairs or chiavari chairs), china, flatware, glassware, appetizer display, colored uplighting, head table and cake backdrops.
The Wellwood's events team will design your reception floor plan and reception time line to help you with your day of details and coordinate with your other vendors on your wedding day to ensure your details are complete and your guests are served with a smile.
Accommodations:
There are vacation homes available for rental right next door to the Wellwood that provide a fantastic place to spend your honeymoon night and a great place to get ready for your wedding day!
Area hotels are located within three miles of our location. The Wellwood courtesy shuttle has two scheduled pick up times to bring your guests to our location and two scheduled return times to return your guests to a North East MD hotel.
Water taxi (seasonal)
Accommodates up to 15 passengers with a full bar onboard & bluetooth sound system. The Captain is available to schedule a private cruise for your group.
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I have had the pleasure of playing many weddings there and would highly recommend their venue for your Reception.

What a beautiful location and wonderful food !!!!!!!!!!!
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The Wellwood frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at The Wellwood?
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
- Transportation
At The Wellwood, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
At The Wellwood, what does the bar service starting price include?
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Open Bar
What are the most important characteristics of The Wellwood in terms of venue type, style and location?
- Banquet Hall
- Beach
- Boat/Yacht
- Historic Building
- Restaurant
- Waterfront
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at The Wellwood for wedding events?
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does The Wellwood offer?
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
What services does The Wellwood offer for wedding events?
- Accommodations
- All Inclusive Packages
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Get Ready Rooms
- Set Up
What furniture and decorations does The Wellwood have available for wedding events?
- Aisle Markers
- Aisle Runners
- Altar/Arch
- Chairs
- Chair Covers
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Lighting
- Tables
- Tents
- Tent Accessories
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